TheModel C-1 Unit Heater is an open flame heater that does not need to be vented,
but it does require a fresh or combustible air intake form the outside of the
greenhouse. The C-1 is round in design - 12.5 inches in diameter and 22 inches
tall, constructed of non-rusting mill polished aluminum shell supporting a stainless
steel burner rated at 20,000 B.T.U.
Installation
A 2" to 3" PVC air intake pipe should be installed as the figure shows. The outside
elbow should be turn down to keep out water and screened to keep out rodents.
Intake pipe can be offset to one side. It does not have to be in center of heater.
The pipe extending outside must be no more than 12" from inside floor grade, and
should stop about three inches from the heater, and about four inches up from
the floor. A slight top ventilation is also necessary in the greenhouse to provide
for circulation and exhaust.
In areas where there is heavy snowfall, it is necessary to keep the ends of the
air intake pipe open. This can be accomplished by tilting something over the outside
opening while the snow is falling.
Heating Capactiy
Southern Burner heaters are designed to operate under the side benches, installed
flush with the front edge of the growing bench or at the end of the isle. Heaters
are available for natural or propane gas. In northern states, it is suggested
that one unit be placed for every 150 to 175 square feet of floor space in a conventional
greenhouse. In central states, place on unit heater to every 200 square feet of
floor space. In the southern states, allow as much as 225 square feet to one unit.
Single Stage Thermostat
Southern Burner heaters are equipped with millivolt controls and wall mounted
thermostat that require no electricity for operation. Two styles are available:
The first being a Single Stage Thermostat that has a temperature range of 45 to
75 degrees. When you select a temperature setting the heater will cycle on and
off at this setting. Regardless of the time of day or night.
Set Back Thermostat
The Second Style is a Day and Night Set-Back Thermostat. This gives you the capability
of two separate temperatures, one for day and one for night. The thermostat has
an adjustable clock that you can choose from 15 minute intervals to set the temperature
change from day to night settings. The clock is powered by an "AA" Alkaline battery
still giving you the convenience of no electricity. Temperature range is from
50 to 90 degrees. Mounting of the thermostat can be up to 25 feet from the heater
and should be shielded form direct sunlight or water.
Safety
All controls have a 100% safety cut-off feature. If the pilot flame should go
out for any reason, the millivolt control would shut off all gas to the heater.
Pilot flame would have to be re-established before heater would operate.